Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-18
THE SOUTHERN TOUR.
MIDDLE rBHHEssEEs OVATION TO
THE PRESIDENT.
Warm Reception and Entertainment in
the Capital City-The Arrival
at Chattanooga.
tBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l

tBy Telegraph 70 tbe Dhphtch.i
NASHVILLE, Tenn, October H.
Nashville has something the appear
ance of city in the throes OF an ex-
citing national convention. Middle
Tennessee claims the President for its
own for q brief half day, and has sent
its representatives in hundreds from all
quarters to do the honors of the enter
tainment. The streets of the city are
crowded as they never were before since
the days Of Pap" Thomass occu-
pancy, and are decorated from cellar
TO crest in the richest concelva-
bic manner. 1t is not strange
that some enthusiasts should have
imagined a Confederate flag among the
odd devices by the way, for no possible
combination OF the national colors
seems to be missing, yet a search by
the responsible authorities has failed to
bring TO light anything to which the
most devoted loyalist could object
Mammoth pictures in every grade of
artistic excellence span the thorough
fares or cover the fronts of prominent
buildings, and banners nominating tho
guest OF the day for a second term are
as thick as blackberries.
THE RIDE FROM BELLE MEAD.
The President and all his party NJ Bolle
Meade were early astlr this mOniog, aud after
leisursly breakfast made their way TO the
picturesque little railroad station upon tho
place. and we're waiting with General Jackson,
their host, who wore tho badges AMI regslia OF
tho grand marshal OF tho DAY, when the
special train backed up from Nashville.
Mrs. Villas. the reported invalid OF yes
terday, came aboard smiling ploasanty'
md with all the others declared her
self as well as usual. A short run OF
fifteen or twenty minutes brought the train
10 the fairgrounds, in tho outskirts OF tho city,
where the passengers alghted amid the pomp
md ceremony Of tho days reception. The
Governor and his guard. mounted and bril-
liantiy uniformed, and n corps or msrshals
were in attendance. Tho guests were placed
In carriaces, driven within the fairgrounds in
closure. and 10 tho handsome clubhouse OF tho
association, where the members OF committees
aud others connected with the reception core
momonies were presented TO tho President.
THE PROCESSION.
Alta quarter to 9 the pro ession was formed,
and the march 20 tho city began 10 tho music
Of n presidential saluto Of artillery. The
route lay through the ilns grounds Of tho Van
derbilt University. The pupils OF the ilstltu-
ton were drawn Up In front OF the university
building. aud ~ the Presidents carriage
| in acknowledgment Of which no raised
| his hat and bowed Chancellor q -rland adj
dressed the President, expressing the pleasure
| il gave 10 all connected with tho institution To
Welcome him. The students waved their hats
and cheercd again, and the march Was re-
| sumed. As 1t proceeded the several divisions
| Of tho procession, consisting OF the military
| and civic organizations, benovoleni orders,
| state. county and municipal authorities, snd
the city schools we're passed In review, and fell
| into their places behind. Tho principal streets
| Of the city were traversed, tho p0pulsce OF all
| grades and conditions beiug out on tho side
| walks.
MRS. CLEysLAND's RECEPTION
Whom the Maxwell House was reached Mrs.
| Cleveland and her escort alishted and entered
| the hotel IN whose spacious AMI beautliully-
| adorned parlors she held reception 70 mo
| ladies' II Nashville. The President and the
| procession made It's way to the Capitol, where,
| upon q stand erected for tho purpose, the no
| cessary formsllties took place.
Governor 1aylor's speech was a brief but
| eloquent expression OF tho hospitality Of this
| section. and that Of Hon. A. :. Colyar. editor
| a tie Nashville american, embodied Al olO-
| quent tribute 70 the character Of the President.
| / both the President replied, as follows:
| tbs PRESIDENTS SPEECH.
| "Iregrot that my stay to-day at tho capital
| a Tennessee must be necessarily go brl0f "a 10
| cuitail a coveted opportunity u see more ct
| leisure this handsome city and h0spltabl0 peO-
| pie. N6shyilc's beautiful location, tho fertility
| Of its surrounding country, and tho wealth Of
| mineral resources In it, Immediate neghbOr-
! hood gave early promise OF It's material growth
| and greatness. The variety and perfection
| Of tho agricultural products OF your region,
| your extensive business, your superior
| horses, and live stock Of oTcry description,
| demonstrate that your advantages have not
| been neglected, while your mineral riches,
| which have not been fully developed, assure
| additional prosperity In tho future. DO not
propt SO to dwell upon tho details OF your pres
mt on m
tie South, only mentioning that tho activity
| and enterprise OF your people has placed Nash
| Vile among tho largest centres Of trade and
| merchandise south Of the Onto river. and I'm
some departments near tho head OF all tho
cities OF the land.
1T happened thai carly In your municipal
| life your citizens saw and appreciated tho id
Yantages OF education, refinement, and cul-
| ture: and thus, "a the city grew, thoy became
| eutyined In lts growth and spread abroad their
| branches until this Il deseryedly known rs the
| Athens Of tho south. The number Of your
colleges and Universities and tho Institutions
| Of learning Of every kind located In tho midst
| ~ your activities, whore all, whether white or
| black, may III themselves for usefulness aud
the lest citizenship, make secure your posses
! zion Of the title you have earned.
| at 10 not an uninpOrtant fac, that your city
| + tie hcadQunrterI, 30 TO speak, OF southern
Nicholson, tho home OF two OF IT. bishops, ana
| tho place of tie publication and distribution OF
| It's literature.
"Nashriile and hor vicinity has furnished
| two successful candidates for tho presidency.
| To Ito grave Of Andrew jackson millions OF
| your csuntrymen turn with reyereni enthu-
| siGsm, and you are fortunate In number
| ing among your residents tho loved
| and honored widow OF our eleventh
| President You also have furnished from
| your noghforhood, | taink, lyo mem
| lers Il presidential cabinets, nine United
| States senators, two speakers Of tho House Of
| Representatives, and one justice OF tho United
| States supreme Court Win such history
| and with such examples, the state OF Tennes-
| see and its capital have been brought intO re-
! la.ious with tho operation Of tho Federal
! Government, and may well claim large
| share in its glory and benetcent results.
| The influence OF tho sentiment engendorod
| by these relations and traditions quickly won
| back the citizens Of the state and city 10 their
| old love FOX the Union, after sad Interrupt
| ton, and restored them 10 the brotherhood In
| which they had found a noble and honorable
| career In tho years TO come | am sure no
| thing but continued and Increasing growth and
| development avail the people Of Tennessee,
| constantly adding to tho splendor and import
| anc0 OF her capital city"
THE PUBLIC RECEIVED.
| Upon the conclusion Of tho address tho
| President was reconducted TO the rotunda u
| tie Capitol. where he received the public.
| Strong military lines were placed from on
| trance 10 exit, through which the people
| passed rapidly andTith good order throughous.
| Thousands OF people passed through. and q
|
| depart. the long line sui stretched away, ap-
| parcnty amending. AT the Maxwell House
| thousands OF ladies' were received by Mrs.
| Cleveland, and each gracefully taken by the
| hand until the time OF departure cut the cere-
| monies short Mrs. Cleveland and her escort
| took carriages, and at Vine street were Joined
| by President CleYeland and party, and the long
| procession escorted them to the train. Hero
| again several thousand people packed all tho
adjacent streets and wildly cheered the party
| as they passed.
| OFF FOR CHATTANOOGA
Promptly az u o'clock the train pulled on. for
| Chattanooga. amid the shouts Of thousands
| and the waving OF handkerchiefs. In numbers,
| enthusiasm, and good humOr the crowd ex-
| ceiled any that was ever seen In Nashville be-
| fore.
| CHATTAN0oGA's WELCOME.
| CHATTANOOGA. TENN, October 1.-UpOn ar
! irving al the Chattanooga Union depot, one u
] the largest in the South, tho Presidents train
| vas met by mass OF humanity that hlled tho
| building 20 overlooking. As the Gain pulled In
| IL Was greeted by the booming OF cannon and
| shouting and cheering from the vast multitude.
| il was with difficulty that the police kept Or
! der and The way open from the Presidents car
| 10 the platform. The President and party
we're met by the Reception Committee
| and escorted TO their carriages. The
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